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Medical Device News is a magazine that publishes feature articles from industry experts on medical device technology, regulation, reimbursement, and business strategy.
Chemotherapy Starts With Scalp Cooling Treatment: The Path to Improved Access | By Claire Paxman, Director of Global Training of Paxman
Paxman writes, "When Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira recently proclaimed “Chemo Starts Now” after shaving off her hair before starting her treatment for breast cancer in People Magazine1, this made me realize just how little the general public and even celebrities like Abraria know about the medical technology being utilized today, such as scalp cooling systems, to manage and prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss." Read to learn more.
The Evolution of Vascular Surgery in the Era of Artificial Intelligence “The Fifth Cardio-Vascular Revolution.” | By Prof Sherif Sultan, MD FRCS FACS PhD
Sherif Sultan writes, "Artificial intelligence momentum will transform and disrupt how medicine works. The application of AI to a cardiovascular health strategy offers limitless opportunities as it provides a continuous source of data-driven insights to optimize biomedical research, precision imaging, early public health primary intervention, and overall superior healthcare quality improvement." Read on.
The Evolution of Medicine: AI’s Role in Shaping Healthcare | By Sherif AH Sultan MD FRCS FACS PhD
This essay will analyze the current state of medicine, explore the predicted future influenced by AI, and discuss the essential changes required to embrace this transformation.
Beyond the Surface: The Unspoken Trauma of Medical Dressings That Cause Harm |By Brian Pedlar, CEO of Covalon Technologies
Brian Pedlar, CEO of Covalon Technologies writes, A simple dressing application holds the power to both heal and harm. However, beneath their seemingly straightforward design exists a realm of concerns. When the wrong dressing is used it can cause significant harm affecting everyone from the tiniest of babies in the NICU to vulnerable adults, clinicians, caregivers, and even hospital administration." Read more what he has to say.
Multiple Regulators Focused on Cybersecurity Risk for Medical Devices | By Chris Harvey, Senior VP of Client Services at Sedgwick
Harvey writes, "When we looked at cybersecurity and medical devices last fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not have express federal statutory requirements for medical device manufacturers regarding cybersecurity. However, it is clear that there are real dangers. In September 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that as of January 2022, 53% of connected medical devices and other Internet of things (IoT) devices in hospitals had known critical vulnerabilities." Read on.
Focusing Solely on US Patents Can Be a Risky Move. Here’s Why | By Christopher Cauble, Principal at Harness IP’s Dallas Metro Office
Christopher Cauble writes, "There are many risks and a few rewards to an intellectual property strategy that foregoes patent protection in non-U.S. jurisdictions. Startups or midsize medical device companies should include intellectual property specialists in strategy sessions for market development." Read to learn more.
It’s High Time to Give the Healthcare Supply Chain a Digital Facelift | By Luka Yancopoulos
Luka Yancopoulos writes: "There’s a lingering issue in the healthcare sector that doesn’t get the attention it deserves, and it’s not directly related to patient care or medication breakthroughs. Instead, it revolves around the supply chain – the backbone of the healthcare industry that ensures critical medical supplies get from manufacturers to end-users." Read on to learn more.
How Sparrow is Transforming Early Detection of Heart Disease in War-Torn Ukraine | By Mark Opauszky
Sparrow BioAcoustics is a medical software startup in Newfoundland, Canada. The company has ties to the people of Ukraine, both through our staff and our connections with Ukrainian doctors and engineers who have helped the company refine our initial prototypes into a viable clinical-grade product. Helping the people of Ukraine is one of our corporate priorities. Read on.
3D Printing and Medical Devices: Opportunities and Challenges | By Jess Harris, CSP, ARM, Vice President, Risk Control Life Science & Technology, Sompo International,...
Jess Harris writes: "The benefits that 3D printing presents today are numerous, but with these opportunities come associated challenges. As technology continues to advance at a remarkable pace, the life science industry must closely consider the resulting risks, and regulatory frameworks must adapt to ensure that the benefits outweigh the liabilities." Read on.